Even if you’re no longer a novice trainer, there’s still plenty you may not know about Pokémon Go and how it works. When it comes to using Incense and hatching eggs, the way you walk makes a huge difference.

In this video from the Tech Insider YouTube channel, you’ll learn six useful tips for playing the game. We’ve already covered some of the tips, like the Lucky Egg power-leveling and efficient Incubator use, but you’ll also learn when it’s best to be moving while you play, and how you should plan your walking routes. According to the game’s code, Incense will spawn a pokémon for your every five minutes if you’re not moving. But if you’re walking, they’ll spawn faster. As soon as you travel 200 meters, and at least 60 seconds have passed, you’ll be eligible for another pokémon spawn. That process will continue for the entire 30 minute duration as long as you continue to move.

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When you’re hatching eggs or using Incense, walk in a straight line if you can. The game checks in and measures your travel distance periodically by looking at your displacement from the previous check point. So walking around the same block over and over won’t net you very much distance because you’re never that far from the last check point.